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COVID 19: Is the virus airborne and do masks and hand sanitisers work?

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You can wash your mask, in fact, it's best to because there isn't enough masks to go around. Dr Jo Barnes recommends water and bleach.The virus may be airborne in aerosol droplets for at least for an hour or so. I've read elsewhere that scientists are not certain about this yet.Wash fridge and door handles, she says, and soap is better than sanitizer for killing the virus.She says that a paper medical mask is better than a cloth one because it stays drier.Dr Jo Barnes, an epidemiologist and semi-retired senior lecturer from the Department of Global Health at the University of Stellenbosch, gives a detailed explanation of the airborne nature of COVID-19, what types of masks to wear and their effectiveness, and how to disinfect your home. [embedded content]

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You can wash your mask, in fact, it's best to because there isn't enough masks to go around. Dr Jo Barnes recommends water and bleach.

The virus may be airborne in aerosol droplets for at least for an hour or so. I've read elsewhere that scientists are not certain about this yet.

Wash fridge and door handles, she says, and soap is better than sanitizer for killing the virus.

She says that a paper medical mask is better than a cloth one because it stays drier.

Dr Jo Barnes, an epidemiologist and semi-retired senior lecturer from the Department of Global Health at the University of Stellenbosch, gives a detailed explanation of the airborne nature of COVID-19, what types of masks to wear and their effectiveness, and how to disinfect your home.

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Mike Norman is an economist and veteran trader whose career has spanned over 30 years on Wall Street. He is a former member and trader on the CME, NYMEX, COMEX and NYFE and he managed money for one of the largest hedge funds and ran a prop trading desk for Credit Suisse.

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